Holy Thursday Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral

The Church commemorates what has been called "one of the most pivotal days in the life of Jesus Christ, and one of the most important days in all of history." The mysteries celebrated in this Mass include the institution of the Eucharist, the institution of the priesthood, and Christ's command of brotherly love.

"... the Lord Jesus, on the night he was handed over, took bread, and, after he had given thanks, broke it and said, 'This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.' In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes.-- Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians, 11:23-26

Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Washing of Feet, followed by Vigil and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in
St. Francis Hall (Lower Level) until 11:45 p.m.